Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1796 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

Audiences rooting for Jack and the Beanstalk as panto season gets closer

13/09/2023
Robert Macey, Shropshire Council's Cabinet member for culture and digital (in suit), with the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at Shropshire Council’s Theatre Severn

Pantomime season is nearly upon us and ticket sales for Jack and the Beanstalk at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury are already growing…

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Permission sought to begin demolition of closed Whitchurch swimming pool

08/09/2023
The Whitchurch centre that is planned for demolition

Shropshire Council is applying for permission to begin the demolition of the closed Whitchurch Swimming Pool, as well as the former youth…

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Parts of Whitchurch Civic Centre to close until RAAC inspection is carried out

07/09/2023
Whitchurch civic centre

Parts of Whitchurch Civic Centre are to close to the public after an assessment identified RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) roof beams…

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More treasures recovered from Shropshire’s fields to be acquired for museum

05/09/2023
Silver whistle. Photo: National Museums Liverpool

John Ellery, HM Senior Coroner for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, has ruled in four separate treasure inquests today (Tuesday 5 September 2023):…

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New tourism strategy submitted for approval

29/08/2023
Shewsbury Castle with a crowd of people observing outdoor theatre

The Shropshire Destination Management Plan 2023-2025 has been submitted for approval to Shropshire Council’s Cabinet after input from our residents. The plan…

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Armed Forces Covenant team shortlisted for national veterans awards

23/08/2023
Two women and a man looking through a picture frame

Shropshire Council’s Armed Forces Covenant team has been shortlisted, along with two Veterans who volunteer, in the English Veterans Awards 2023. The…

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News from our partners: Invitation to take part in Oswestry CultureFest

15/08/2023

Organisers of Oswestry CultureFest are inviting groups to take a stall at the event this year. Oswestry CultureFest is on Saturday 9…

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News from our partners: Businesses urged to access free business support and resources

14/08/2023

News from our partners Marches Growth Hub Shropshire Every week the Marches Growth Hub Shropshire issues a newsletter that outlines a range…

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Soldiers of Shropshire Museum wins battle to upgrade energy award for Shrewsbury Castle

08/08/2023
Ian Nellins holding the energy certificate rating

The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum, based in Shrewsbury Castle, has battled to achieve the highest rating possible on its energy rating certificate.…

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The Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury closed next week for refurbishment

04/08/2023
The Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury

Cinemagoers and café visitors can look forwards to a refreshed look and feel to their favourite venue The Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury,…

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